- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garnett, KS
Garnett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garnett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200645002060
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garnett Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 401
- students enrolled
Garnett Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Garnett Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 200645002060 · Garnett, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 13.4:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson County Jr/Sr High School (419 students)
Garnett Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Garnett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson Count
Anderson County Jr/Sr High School
419 students
- This school
Garnett Elementary School
401 students
- Westphalia 53
Westphalia
53 students
- Greeley Elem 52
Greeley Elem
52 students
What this shows Garnett Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garnett Elementary School compares
Garnett Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 16% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Kansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Garnett Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garnett reports $13,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garnett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westphalia | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greeley Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garnett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Garnett
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garnett Elementary School
How many students attend Garnett Elementary School?
Garnett Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garnett, KS. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garnett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garnett Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garnett Elementary School?
49.7% of students at Garnett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garnett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garnett Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Garnett, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garnett Elementary School?
Garnett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Garnett?
Besides Garnett Elementary School, Garnett also operates Anderson County Jr/Sr High School (419 students), Westphalia (53 students), and Greeley Elem (52 students). See the Garnett district page for the complete list.